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• Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at River Mews Apartments – Newport News, VA!A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC. Today we seek a Groundskeeper for our vibrant community of 645 apartments and townhomes, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape - clean, safe, and welcoming.
What We Are Looking For:
Basic Maintenance Aptitude – Can handle light landscaping, small repairs, or assist with cleanup and setups.Team Player & Communication – Works well with maintenance and leasing teams.Attention to Detail – Keeps all areas (grounds, walkways) clean and safe.Reliability & Work Ethic – Shows up consistently and on time. Technology & Communication Skills:Basic computer skills required, including MS Office 365 and mobile device use. Strong English communication (verbal and written) required. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! What You’ll Do:As our Groundskeeper, you’ll help keep our community in top shape - clean, safe, and welcoming. Responsibilities include:
- Daily trash pickup and property cleanliness
- Maintaining pool, laundry, mail, and recreational areas
- Keeping sidewalks, walkways, and parking areas free of debris
- Cleaning and raking shrub areas; removing mud or snow as needed
- Planting flowers and shrubs per direction of the Maintenance Supervisor
- Assisting with fencing repairs, cleanup, and other physical tasks
- Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns promptly
- Assisting the Maintenance team as needed
At Palms, we offer excellent benefits, including:
- Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off
- 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested)
- Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
- Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)
- $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE+ child/family contribution to HSA
- 20% Apartment discount
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- $1,000 Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call
- In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training
- Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!
If you’re a natural leader who takes pride in keeping a community running at its best, we want to hear from you! This isn’t just another maintenance job - it’s a career with a company built to last. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves! Come see what makes Palms different! APPLY TODAY!
